Packing for Dingle and Killarney in October
Apr 13th, 2016, 08:05 AM
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Packing for Dingle and Killarney in October
I know similar posts have been covered before but I still need some help.
My husband and I are travelling to Dingle and Killarney for the first time at the end of October and I am not sure what we should pack for clothes.
Most sites that I have looked at only tell you what to pack if travelling to Dublin and since it's a large city they suggest trendier pieces. We will be doing some outdoor site seeing and taking a lot of pictures of the landscape, our surroundings and hopefully random sheep roaming. In addition we will be walking around the streets, shopping, going to pubs and restaurants.
I know I don't need to bring anything fancy but I want to look put together, cute and fit in. We plan on taking a lot of pictures together because we will probably never be back. So I apologize in advance if I am that annoying tourist that asks you to take our picture.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you so much!
My husband and I are travelling to Dingle and Killarney for the first time at the end of October and I am not sure what we should pack for clothes.
Most sites that I have looked at only tell you what to pack if travelling to Dublin and since it's a large city they suggest trendier pieces. We will be doing some outdoor site seeing and taking a lot of pictures of the landscape, our surroundings and hopefully random sheep roaming. In addition we will be walking around the streets, shopping, going to pubs and restaurants.
I know I don't need to bring anything fancy but I want to look put together, cute and fit in. We plan on taking a lot of pictures together because we will probably never be back. So I apologize in advance if I am that annoying tourist that asks you to take our picture.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you so much!
Apr 13th, 2016, 08:35 AM
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October weather is unpredictable and can literally change overnight. The secret to Ireland is Layers no matter where you are. You will need sensible shoos that are not going to let your feet get wet and a lightweight waterproof Coat/Jacket with a hood (umbrella's are useless in the wind) to stop the rest of you getting wet.
There is a reason they call it the Wild Atlantic Way and whilst Killarney is protected slightly Dingle and the coastal areas can get a little wild so warm and dry is always better than cold and wet. It's not a fashion show so be comfortable.
Pity you are only doing Dingle and Killarney, you will have to come back some time and see more local Irish Ireland.
There is a reason they call it the Wild Atlantic Way and whilst Killarney is protected slightly Dingle and the coastal areas can get a little wild so warm and dry is always better than cold and wet. It's not a fashion show so be comfortable.
Pity you are only doing Dingle and Killarney, you will have to come back some time and see more local Irish Ireland.
Apr 13th, 2016, 09:04 AM
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Thank you for the advice Tony.
I'm from Massachusetts in the U.S. So I'm more than used to cold.
We chose Dingle because my mothers family is from there and I thought it would be great to see where my roots are. Would you suggest anywhere else nearby to visit? We arrive on October 19th from Shannon and leave the morning of the 26th. We have a hotel booked for a few days in Dingle and then one for a few in Killarney.
Also, any recommendations for restaurants or shopping would be great. Where are you located?
I'm from Massachusetts in the U.S. So I'm more than used to cold.
We chose Dingle because my mothers family is from there and I thought it would be great to see where my roots are. Would you suggest anywhere else nearby to visit? We arrive on October 19th from Shannon and leave the morning of the 26th. We have a hotel booked for a few days in Dingle and then one for a few in Killarney.
Also, any recommendations for restaurants or shopping would be great. Where are you located?
Apr 13th, 2016, 09:32 AM
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btal:
Ah, me favorite country of 'em all! Major reason? The people!
Sincerely friendly, helpful, great sense of humor. You will love them.
I agree with Tony's comments regarding the overall weather. I've driven the perimeter other parts several, in either October or April each time.
My idiosyncratic manner is to share my non-professional pics of any particular country...the old saying, "a picture is worth a thousand words!" My travel years in Ireland and Northern Ireland cover 1980,'87, '93, '96 and '06.
Photos below:
Ah, me favorite country of 'em all! Major reason? The people!
Sincerely friendly, helpful, great sense of humor. You will love them.
I agree with Tony's comments regarding the overall weather. I've driven the perimeter other parts several, in either October or April each time.
My idiosyncratic manner is to share my non-professional pics of any particular country...the old saying, "a picture is worth a thousand words!" My travel years in Ireland and Northern Ireland cover 1980,'87, '93, '96 and '06.
Photos below:
Apr 13th, 2016, 01:53 PM
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7 days, 2 for Dingle, 3 for Killarney only leaves 2 and those should be near the arrival and Departure airports.
Killarney I like as a good touring base with lots of options. Not big on Shopping but I can suggest Connors on Main Street and Tattler Jacks on Plunkett St for drinks and Bar food. The Danny Mann in the Eviston Hotel (stay there often) does the tour bus Irish Pub and music thing.
Dingle town isn't a place I stay any more using Castlegregory or Killorglen as bases for the peninsula.
Killarney I like as a good touring base with lots of options. Not big on Shopping but I can suggest Connors on Main Street and Tattler Jacks on Plunkett St for drinks and Bar food. The Danny Mann in the Eviston Hotel (stay there often) does the tour bus Irish Pub and music thing.
Dingle town isn't a place I stay any more using Castlegregory or Killorglen as bases for the peninsula.
Apr 13th, 2016, 03:23 PM
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Check out Brian de Staic jewellery in Dingle. I purchased a pendant with my name engraved in Ogham, a medieval Irish language. They can do the engraving by next day. It's a meaningful keepsake of a wonderful vacation. Whenever I wear it, I'm back in Ireland, I was there twice this week!
We also went in October, and in lots of photos I'm in a waterproof jacket with waterproof shoes, not that it rained much at all, but it could be windy and raw. You can do cute with a nice scarf, but nothing beats warm and dry! I also brought a more stylish jacket that I layered under the waterproof shell.
We also went in October, and in lots of photos I'm in a waterproof jacket with waterproof shoes, not that it rained much at all, but it could be windy and raw. You can do cute with a nice scarf, but nothing beats warm and dry! I also brought a more stylish jacket that I layered under the waterproof shell.
Apr 13th, 2016, 03:40 PM
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Dingle is good for food. My favourite restaurants are Out of the Blue (seafood) and Global Village Ida's has relocated from Ballydavid to Dingle; it was good in Ballydavid, and I'm told it's even better in Dingle.
Curran's isn't bad as a pub. It's not faux-traditional. It's as old as it looks.
If you know family locations,it could make the trip much more interesting. There was a great deal of emigration from that part of the world to Springfield MA.
Curran's isn't bad as a pub. It's not faux-traditional. It's as old as it looks.
If you know family locations,it could make the trip much more interesting. There was a great deal of emigration from that part of the world to Springfield MA.
Apr 13th, 2016, 05:41 PM
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I had a fisherman sweater hand knit for me from a Dingle shop. I picked out the pattern, the yarn, buttons, etc and the finished masterpiece was sent to me about 6 weeks later. I have long since lost the name of the knitter; it was a small shop in Dingle proper. Can't find anything like it on Google. Maybe you could ask around, if you are interested.
Apr 13th, 2016, 09:01 PM
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https://picasaweb.google.com/stuartt...Ireland199602# sorry for the delay
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Apr 14th, 2016, 04:04 AM
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Thank you sugarmaple. I already had Brian on my list but that's great to know about the engraving. Hmmm maybe a word or saying instead on my name. Although you can't get much more Irish than Brenna. Scarves are a must have for me in general so they are on my packing list.
Padraig, thank you for the restaurant and pub suggestions. Out of the Blue was on my list. Also, my family was part of the emigration to Springfield and it's where I grew up. Im trying to nail down as much detail as I can in terms of exactly where my great grandparents and there parents lived before emigrating.
rncheryl, I will have to look into that. It sounds great. Do you remember roughly how much it cost?
Padraig, thank you for the restaurant and pub suggestions. Out of the Blue was on my list. Also, my family was part of the emigration to Springfield and it's where I grew up. Im trying to nail down as much detail as I can in terms of exactly where my great grandparents and there parents lived before emigrating.
rncheryl, I will have to look into that. It sounds great. Do you remember roughly how much it cost?
Apr 15th, 2016, 03:22 PM
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Eat at Out of the Blue as often as you can get a reservation. The restaurant is quite small so be sure to book ahead. Global Village was also good when we were there, but we would return to Dingle just to eat at Out of the Blue.
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sugarmaple:
Thanks for the tip re Brian's jewelry in Dingle. Meaningful jewelry is my favorite travel "keepsake" and love the idea of a name or phrase in Ogham. Can't wait for my first trip next year!
Also thanks to those suggesting Out of the Blue. Love seafood.
No guide book beats the actual experience of travelers who've been there, done that. Have planned my entire trip based on Forum comments from TA, Fodors and Rick Steves, even though I've read several books as well. Thanks to all who take the time to post.
Thanks for the tip re Brian's jewelry in Dingle. Meaningful jewelry is my favorite travel "keepsake" and love the idea of a name or phrase in Ogham. Can't wait for my first trip next year!
Also thanks to those suggesting Out of the Blue. Love seafood.
No guide book beats the actual experience of travelers who've been there, done that. Have planned my entire trip based on Forum comments from TA, Fodors and Rick Steves, even though I've read several books as well. Thanks to all who take the time to post.
